Prevailing wage rates in Brown County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Brown County, Texas (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Brown County, Texas.

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TX20260033, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Welder (Dredge Under 16"")...........................$ 16.85 0.00 Welder (Dredge 16"" And Over)........................$ 16.85 0.00 Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" And Over)..................$ 16.85 0.00 Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 16.85 0.00 Shoreman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 16.85 0.00 Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over).....$ 16.85 0.00 Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Oiler (Dredge Under 16"")............................$ 16.85 0.00 Oiler (Dredge 16"" And Over).........................$ 16.85 0.00 Mess Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Leverman (Dredge Under 16"").........................$ 16.85 0.00 Leverman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 16.85 0.00 Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 16.85 0.00 Fireman (Dredge 16"" And Over).......................$ 16.85 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"")...........$ 16.85 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" And Over)........$ 16.85 0.00 Dozer Operator$16.85$0.00$16.85
Derrick Operator$16.85$0.00$16.85

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TX20260087, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$8.91$0.24$9.15
Operator: Loader (Front End)$11.13$0.00$11.13
Operator: Bulldozer$14.25$0.00$14.25
Operator: Backhoe/Trackhoe$12.16$0.96$13.12
Laborer: Pipelayer$10.07$0.00$10.07
Laborer: Common Or General$10.67$1.20$11.87
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.00$0.00$13.00

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260102, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$9.92$0.00$9.92
Plumber$20.00$0.00$20.00
Painter: Brush And Roller$9.33$0.00$9.33
Laborer: Common Or General$8.00$0.00$8.00
Electrician$15.99$0.00$15.99
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.77$0.00$10.77
Carpenter$11.26$0.00$11.26

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260122, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$33.23$7.52$40.75
Boilermaker$33.17$24.92$58.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing$29.64$8.43$38.07
Laborers: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$25.27$9.57$34.84
Plumber$28.64$10.65$39.29
Truck Driver$11.24$0.35$11.59
Tile Setter$15.00$0.00$15.00
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$17.00$0.00$17.00
Roofer$13.64$1.80$15.44
Plasterer$15.50$0.00$15.50
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.26$0.00$12.26
Operator: Loader (Front End)$10.54$0.00$10.54
Operator: Forklift$14.58$0.00$14.58
Operator: Crane$21.33$0.00$21.33
Operator: Bulldozer$12.80$0.43$13.23
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$13.75$0.00$13.75
Laborer: Plaster Tender$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Mortar Mixer$12.00$0.00$12.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.02$0.00$12.02
Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation$8.50$0.22$8.72
Laborer: Common Or General$9.73$0.00$9.73
Installer - Overhead Door$11.63$6.26$17.89
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct And Pipe Installation)$14.21$0.77$14.98
Glazier$17.20$1.59$18.79
Electrician$20.00$3.11$23.11
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.27$0.00$13.27
Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation$13.13$0.00$13.13
Bricklayer$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260298, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$18.10$0.00$18.10
Welder$22.00$0.00$22.00
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$21.91$0.00$21.91
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$21.04$0.00$21.04
Truck Driver, Single Axle$22.02$0.00$22.02
Truck Driver Lowboy Float$23.22$0.00$23.22
Spreader Box Operator$18.31$0.00$18.31
Servicer$21.31$0.00$21.31
Scraper Operator$19.49$0.00$19.49
Roller Operator, Other$18.10$0.00$18.10
Roller Operator, Asphalt$18.76$0.00$18.76
Reinforcing Steel Worker$25.70$0.00$25.70
Pipelayer$18.10$0.00$18.10
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$23.48$0.00$23.48
Off Road Hauler$18.10$0.00$18.10
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$23.08$0.00$23.08
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$26.74$0.00$26.74
Milling Machine Operator$20.37$0.00$20.37
Mechanic$25.47$0.00$25.47
Loader/Backhoe Operator$21.03$0.00$21.03
Laborer, Utility$18.10$0.00$18.10
Laborer, Common$18.10$0.00$18.10
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$20.11$0.00$20.11
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$19.06$0.00$19.06
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted$32.17$0.00$32.17
Form Setter, Paving & Curb$19.44$0.00$19.44
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$22.09$0.00$22.09
Flagger$14.82$0.00$14.82
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$24.67$0.00$24.67
Crawler Tractor Operator$22.51$0.00$22.51
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons Or Less$24.40$0.00$24.40
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$27.09$0.00$27.09
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$20.77$0.00$20.77
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$18.10$0.00$18.10
Asphalt Raker$19.58$0.00$19.58
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$21.32$0.00$21.32
Asphalt Distributor Operator$23.46$0.00$23.46
Agricultural Tractor Operator$23.21$0.00$23.21

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Brown County, Texas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Brown, Coke, Coleman, Concho, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling and Sutton

Wage determination 2015-5809, revision 31, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.18
01111General Clerk I$17.70
07010Baker$14.53
07130Food Service Worker$13.83
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.56
11090Gardener$22.26
11150Janitor$15.34
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.89
11240Maid or Houseman$13.49
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.95
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.70
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.33
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.05
23470Laborer$16.97
27101Guard I$17.52
27102Guard II$19.60
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.61
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.85
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.18
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.52
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.08
01020Administrative Assistant$26.83
01035Court Reporter$23.86
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.61
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.22
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.57
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.26
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.83
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.84
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.42
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.42
01111General Clerk I$17.70
01112General Clerk II$19.31
01113General Clerk III$21.67
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.38
01141Messenger Courier$15.20
01191Order Clerk I$17.17
01192Order Clerk II$18.74
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$20.10
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.48
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$25.06
01270Production Control Clerk$26.00
01290Rental Clerk$18.02
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.54
01311Secretary I$19.54
01312Secretary II$21.86
01313Secretary III$24.38
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.63
01410Supply Technician$26.83
01420Survey Worker$18.58
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.48
01531Travel Clerk I$17.42
01532Travel Clerk II$19.54
01533Travel Clerk III$21.86
01611Word Processor I$17.42
01612Word Processor II$19.54
01613Word Processor III$21.86
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.60
05010Automotive Electrician$22.18
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.73
05070Automotive Worker$20.73
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.85
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.52
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.73
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.52
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.43
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.27
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.73
05310Painter, Automotive$22.18
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.73
05370Tire Repairer$16.84
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.52
07010Baker$14.53
07041Cook I$14.14
07042Cook II$16.42
07070Dishwasher$13.77
07130Food Service Worker$13.83
07210Meat Cutter$15.18
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.26
09040Furniture Handler$14.65
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.93
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.75
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.80
09130Upholsterer$23.87
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.56
11060Elevator Operator$15.34
11090Gardener$22.26
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.34
11150Janitor$15.34
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.89
11240Maid or Houseman$13.49
11260Pruner$15.14
11270Tractor Operator$20.48
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.89
11360Window Cleaner$17.11
12010Ambulance Driver$18.32
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.35
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$38.31
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.89
12020Dental Assistant$18.79
12025Dental Hygienist$46.79
12030EKG Technician$30.71
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$30.71
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.32
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.55
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.35
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.38
12100Medical Assistant$18.08
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.96
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.39
12190Medical Record Technician$20.57
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.10
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.91
12221Nursing Assistant I$16.08
12222Nursing Assistant II$18.09
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.74
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.16
12235Optical Dispenser$17.50
12236Optical Technician$23.55
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.69
12280Phlebotomist$17.57
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.86
12311Registered Nurse I$33.21
12312Registered Nurse II$40.62
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$40.62
12314Registered Nurse III$49.16
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$49.16
12316Registered Nurse IV$58.92
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.64
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.30
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.95
13012Exhibits Specialist II$24.71
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.23
13041Illustrator I$19.95
13042Illustrator II$24.71
13043Illustrator III$30.23
13047Librarian$27.37
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.94
13058Library Technician$16.24
13061Media Specialist I$17.83
13062Media Specialist II$19.95
13063Media Specialist III$22.25
13071Photographer I$17.83
13072Photographer II$19.95
13073Photographer III$24.71
13074Photographer IV$30.23
13075Photographer V$36.59
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.01
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.07
14041Computer Operator I$16.92
14042Computer Operator II$18.92
14043Computer Operator III$21.72
14044Computer Operator IV$24.14
14045Computer Operator V$26.33
14071Computer Programmer I$27.48
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.92
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.14
14170System Support Specialist$24.98
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$46.00
15060Educational Technologist$36.76
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$55.13
15080Graphic Artist$21.97
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$55.13
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$55.13
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$55.13
15090Technical Instructor$21.45
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.23
15110Test Proctor$19.55
15120Tutor$19.55
16010Assembler$11.72
16030Counter Attendant$11.72
16040Dry Cleaner$14.22
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.72
16090Presser, Hand$11.72
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.72
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.72
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.72
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.02
16220Tailor$15.76
16250Washer, Machine$12.69
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.53
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.04
21020Forklift Operator$19.37
21030Material Coordinator$26.00
21040Material Expediter$26.00
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.97
21071Order Filler$17.42
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.37
21110Shipping Packer$20.10
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.10
21140Store Worker I$14.08
21150Stock Clerk$19.41
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.37
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.37
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.95
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.85
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.95
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.61
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.18
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.59
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.85
23080Aircraft Worker$26.73
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.01
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.13
23125Cable Splicer$34.59
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.11
23140Carpet Layer$23.38
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.70
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.33
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.44
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.40
23260Fabric Worker$21.73
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$22.87
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.13
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.12
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.35
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.32
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.85
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.73
23391Gunsmith I$20.13
23392Gunsmith II$23.38
23393Gunsmith III$26.52
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$26.95
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.21
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.52
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.01
23470Laborer$16.97
23510Locksmith$25.01
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$27.53
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.44
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.50
23591Metrology Technician I$26.52
23592Metrology Technician II$27.94
23593Metrology Technician III$29.40
23640Millwright$26.65
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.01
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.95
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.11
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.68
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.52
23850Rigger$26.52
23870Scale Mechanic$23.38
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.50
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.84
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.34
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.97
23950Telephone Lineman$31.41
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.06
23965Well Driller$26.52
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.52
23980Woodworker$20.13
24550Case Manager$19.26
24570Child Care Attendant$11.38
24580Child Care Center Clerk$14.20
24610Chore Aide$12.79
24630Homemaker$19.26
25010Boiler Tender$24.68
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.28
25070Stationary Engineer$24.68
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.26
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.28
27004Alarm Monitor$22.41
27007Baggage Inspector$17.52
27008Corrections Officer$25.32
27010Court Security Officer$23.40
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.60
27040Detention Officer$25.32
27070Firefighter$22.37
27101Guard I$17.52
27102Guard II$19.60
27131Police Officer I$26.69
27132Police Officer II$29.66
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.10
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.50
28043Carnival Worker$11.90
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.89
28310Lifeguard$12.47
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.01
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.61
28515Recreation Specialist$24.79
28630Sports Official$15.94
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.32
29010Blocker And Bracer$31.08
29020Hatch Tender$31.08
29030Line Handler$31.08
29041Stevedore I$28.90
29042Stevedore II$33.24
30021Archeological Technician I$22.09
30022Archeological Technician II$24.71
30023Archeological Technician III$30.61
30030Cartographic Technician$30.61
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.71
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.90
30052Cryogenic Technician II$37.44
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.09
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.71
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.56
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.90
30081Engineering Technician I$20.25
30082Engineering Technician II$22.73
30083Engineering Technician III$25.42
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.50
30085Engineering Technician V$38.53
30086Engineering Technician VI$46.62
30090Environmental Technician$28.76
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.61
30210Laboratory Technician$31.56
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.86
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.19
30240Mathematical Technician$30.61
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.57
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.21
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.73
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.22
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$37.44
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.61
30395Radiation Control Technician$37.44
30461Technical Writer I$30.14
30462Technical Writer II$36.86
30463Technical Writer III$44.59
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$34.11
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$41.27
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$49.46
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$34.11
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$34.11
30501Weather Forecaster I$33.90
30502Weather Forecaster II$41.24
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.61
31010Airplane Pilot$41.27
31020Bus Aide$13.54
31030Bus Driver$19.27
31043Driver Courier$16.42
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.61
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.75
31310Taxi Driver$11.91
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.85
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.27
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.86
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.86
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$20.12
99030Cashier$13.62
99050Desk Clerk$13.39
99095Embalmer$31.59
99130Flight Follower$34.11
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$15.66
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.03
99260Marketing Analyst$32.35
99310Mortician$31.59
99410Pest Controller$22.57
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.92
99710Recycling Laborer$21.31
99711Recycling Specialist$25.83
99730Refuse Collector$19.11
99810Sales Clerk$14.29
99820School Crossing Guard$15.69
99830Survey Party Chief$24.93
99831Surveying Aide$17.35
99832Surveying Technician$23.80
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.26
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.83
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.26

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.